42 APRIL 6-12, 2023 westword.com WESTWORD | MUSIC & VENUES | FOOD & DRINK | ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT | SHOPPING & SERVICES | CONTENTS | ter the genre, Wax Trax has it, with bins of world and classical records nestling up against rows of blues, jazz and country. Of course, you’ll fi nd also rock and its many subgenres, including heavy metal. The local music section is a gem and is as eclectic as Denver’s scene. Turntables allow people to check out any records they want, and Wax Trax staffers are always on hand to provide a deep-cut recommendation or ten. Best Vintage Store Goldmine Vintage 227 Broadway 303-447-0065 @goldminevintage You’ll fi nd a true treasure trove of vintage goods at Goldmine Vintage, which moved to Denver from Boulder in 2017 and has been a hit on Broadway ever since. Get lost in the selection of invaluable records from the Beatles, Jethro Tull, Thelonious Monk and more, or fi nd yourself with a pile of wacky T-shirts with bizarre slogans. Cowboy boots and quality leather jackets are consistent fi nds here, as are fl annels, dresses, purses and jewelry. All in all, the store’s name says it all. Best Vintage Store for Service Rosey’s Rescues Lafayette Flea, 130 East Spaulding Street, Lafayette 720-838-0758 thelafayettefl ea.com Rosey’s may be a one-woman affair, but vin- tage picker Rosey Floyd goes overboard to help a customer, a skill she learned while working in customer service for the tech industry. She keeps a list of specifi c items people might be looking for, practices fair pricing (even with pricey brands) and adds a little TLC to all of her fi nds, fi xing and upcy- cling to bring out the best in each piece. Find Rosey at the Lafayette Flea on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as on Etsy and Poshmark. Best Thrift Store Mile High Thrift 2085 South Sheridan Boulevard 720-962-9811 redwhiteandbluethriftstore It can take hours to make your way through all the goods at this sprawling store, where you never quite know what you might fi nd on any given visit. Sure, there are some fi rmly worded rules (cashiers will refuse to price any item without a tag, for example) and no dressing rooms, but it’s a total adven- ture digging through the housewares, decor, shoes, color-coded clothing and everything in between at Mile High Thrift. It also offers 50 percent-off deals every day of the week (though Wednesday specials are limited to seniors), and while it used to be cash-only, it takes plastic these days. Go big or go home! Best Bridal Alterations The Wedding Seamstress 6520 Wadsworth Boulevard, #209B, Arvada 720-435-1004 theweddingseamstressarvada.com Planning a wedding can feel as stressful as being in charge of the nuclear football, but brides who are ready to tear their hair out will fi nd a moment of calm at the Wed- ding Seamstress, which truly exemplifi es the idea that a bride deserves the best on her wedding day. An experienced team of seamstresses will make every dress fi t per- fectly, for a cost that’s agreed to up front. The only tears at this wedding shop are those of joy. Best Way to Have Your Old Couch Hauled Away for Free The Good Couch 8475 West Colfax Avenue, Lakewood 303-246-2174 thegoodusedcouch.com Founded in a storage unit in 2017 by a photographer and a fl y-fi shing guide, the Good Couch will take away your tired, rump-sprung sofa for free, then refurbish and resell it at an affordable price at its new location in Lakewood. Not only does this business reduce landfi ll waste, but it also gives back by donating to the Colorado Co- alition for the Homeless, which sits well with everyone. Best Place to Find Great Used Furniture The Other Side Furniture Boutique 4400 Wynkoop Street 720-615-0005 tosafurniture.com You never know what you’ll fi nd at this giant warehouse that’s fi lled with dona- tions from individuals, hotels and designer showrooms. The contents include every- thing from sofas and dining room sets to chairs, rugs and decor, and everything is reasonably priced. Proceeds support The Other Side, a Denver-based nonprofit that runs a peer-led residential program for ex-offenders and former addicts with vocational training, education and transi- tion services. Best Store for a Warm Welcome Feral 3936 Tennyson Street 303-903-8584 liveferal.com Even before you venture into the great outdoors, Feral knows how to make you feel all warm inside. This great new and used clothing and gear store also offers repairs, equipment cleaning and events. But its most noteworthy service might be its warm welcome: Not only are dogs al- lowed, but a sign on the door encourages visitors, paying or not, to use the restroom, have a drink or a snack, and relax on a hammock. Best Growth Spurt Shop at Matter 2134 Market Street 303-893-0330 shopmatter.com It’s hard not to love the Black- and woman- owned letterpress print shop, book store and design boutique Matter, hidden in the shadow of Coors Field. The design-savvy fortress of Rick Shopping and Services continued from page 40 continued on page 44
